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JVA 479P

1975 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

60,237 mi
Last recorded60,237 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1975 Ford Escort44,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVA 479P
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 60,237 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 59,445 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 58,773 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 58,326 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake rod reduced in thickness by less than 1/3rd by chaffing (3.5.1a)

Pass 1 May 2014 57,565 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 56,694 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 56,055 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,419 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 54,937 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 54,613 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 53,914 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 52,793 miles

ADVISE o/s/f brake back plate is corroded .

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 52,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

ADVISE o/s/f brake back plate is corrded .

Pass 26 Apr 2006 51,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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JVA 479P is a 1975 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1975 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 44,389 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JVA 479P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 51 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JVA 479P registered?

JVA 479P is a 1975 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 August 1975.

Is JVA 479P safe to buy?

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